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UPS Healthcare Sustainability Profile

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UPS Healthcare, a division of United Parcel Service, Inc., is headquartered in the United States and operates extensively across North America, Europe, and Asia. Founded in 1907, UPS has evolved into a leader in the logistics and supply chain industry, with UPS Healthcare specifically focusing on the unique needs of the healthcare sector. The company offers a range of core services, including temperature-controlled logistics, specialised transportation, and supply chain management tailored for pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and clinical trials. What sets UPS Healthcare apart is its commitment to compliance and quality, ensuring that sensitive healthcare products are delivered safely and efficiently. With a strong market position, UPS Healthcare has achieved notable milestones, including the development of innovative solutions that enhance visibility and traceability in the supply chain. This dedication to excellence has solidified its reputation as a trusted partner in healthcare logistics.

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54

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Air Transport industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

17

Industry Benchmark

UPS Healthcare's score of 54 is higher than 83% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

83%

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UPS Healthcare's reported carbon emissions

Inherited from United Parcel Service, Inc.

UPS Healthcare, headquartered in the US, currently does not have specific carbon emissions data available for the most recent year. However, it is important to note that emissions data may be cascaded from its parent company, United Parcel Service, Inc. (UPS), which operates at a higher corporate level. As a current subsidiary of UPS, UPS Healthcare's climate commitments and reduction initiatives are influenced by the broader sustainability strategies of UPS. While there are no specific reduction targets or climate pledges listed for UPS Healthcare, the parent company has been actively engaged in various sustainability initiatives, including participation in the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) and other industry-standard climate frameworks. UPS has set ambitious goals to reduce its carbon footprint, which may indirectly impact UPS Healthcare's operations. The company is committed to improving energy efficiency and transitioning to renewable energy sources, aligning with global climate action efforts. In summary, while specific emissions data and reduction targets for UPS Healthcare are not available, the organisation is part of a larger corporate family that prioritises sustainability and climate commitments through its parent company, UPS.

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Scope 1
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00,000,000,000
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Scope 2
924,000,000
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000,000,000
000,000,000
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000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 3
6,373,000,000
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How Carbon Intensive is UPS Healthcare's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. UPS Healthcare's primary industry is Air Transport, which is high in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is UPS Healthcare's Location?

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for UPS Healthcare is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

UPS Healthcare's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

UPS Healthcare's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 4% last year and increased by approximately 54% since 2009, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. A significant portion of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, with Scope 3 emissions accounting for 40% of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Upstream Transportation & Distribution" being the largest emissions source at 38% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
38%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
33%
Employee Commuting
16%
Capital Goods
7%
Purchased Goods and Services
6%
Business Travel
<1%

UPS Healthcare's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

UPS Healthcare has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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